W1G 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 7AE

W1G 7AE, Westminster has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 97.25 per 1,000 population. This W1G 7AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 67.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 7AE, encompassing approximately 1645 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 7AE area, explore the W1G 7AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Theft from the person: (47) incidents (1466.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (900.00% increase)

W1G 7AE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Great Portland Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

W1G 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4797.251466.67%
Anti-social behaviour2728.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences2016.41900.00%
Other theft1812.160.00%
Burglary1410.940.00%
Robbery98.510.00%
Shoplifting75.470.00%
Vehicle crime64.250.00%
Public order63.650.00%
Bicycle theft33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33.65-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.820.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person44.25-94.44%
Public order22.43-84.62%
Robbery11.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person72127.64118.18%
Anti-social behaviour3243.7618.52%
Other theft2419.45-22.58%
Shoplifting2414.594.35%
Violence and sexual offences1814.59-30.77%
Public order1310.9462.50%
Burglary107.9042.86%
Vehicle crime66.080.00%
Robbery53.6566.67%
Bicycle theft33.04-50.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person33106.37-5.71%
Other theft3120.06-49.18%
Anti-social behaviour2718.84-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences2616.4162.50%
Shoplifting2315.80109.09%
Public order813.98-38.46%
Burglary74.86-41.67%
Vehicle crime64.25-62.50%
Bicycle theft63.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65200.00%
Robbery31.82-70.00%
Drugs21.820.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61130.07-4.69%
Theft from the person3537.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3521.27-25.53%
Violence and sexual offences1621.27-40.74%
Vehicle crime169.7233.33%
Public order139.7244.44%
Burglary127.90-25.00%
Shoplifting117.2937.50%
Robbery106.69150.00%
Bicycle theft26.08-50.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-83.33%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64135.5425.49%
Anti-social behaviour4738.90-4.08%
Violence and sexual offences2728.57-3.57%
Theft from the person2516.41-26.47%
Burglary1615.2077.78%
Vehicle crime129.72-7.69%
Public order97.29-30.77%
Shoplifting85.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.860.00%
Bicycle theft43.65300.00%
Robbery42.43-42.86%
Possession of weapons12.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft51132.508.51%
Anti-social behaviour4931.0040.00%
Theft from the person3429.789.68%
Violence and sexual offences2820.6733.33%
Vehicle crime1317.0285.71%
Public order137.90160.00%
Burglary97.9050.00%
Robbery75.47-30.00%
Shoplifting64.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.65-57.14%
Bicycle theft13.65-88.89%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47123.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour3528.570.00%
Theft from the person3121.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences2118.840.00%
Shoplifting1512.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.120.00%
Robbery108.510.00%
Bicycle theft96.080.00%
Vehicle crime75.470.00%
Burglary64.250.00%
Public order53.650.00%
Drugs33.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 20243
May 20244
April 202472
January 202433
December 202335
November 202325
October 202334
September 202331

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
April 20246
January 20246
December 202316
November 202312
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 20242
April 202418
January 202426
December 202316
November 202327
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
April 202432
January 202427
December 202335
November 202347
October 202349
September 202335

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
May 20241
April 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
April 202424
January 202423
December 202311
November 20238
October 20236
September 202315

A total of 296 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 42.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
April 202424
January 202431
December 202361
November 202364
October 202351
September 202347

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
April 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
May 20242
April 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 7AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total15
    Theft from the person8
    Burglary3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Portland Street
    Total13
    Theft from the person6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cross Keys Close
    Total6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 7. De Walden Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gildea Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Marylebone High Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oldbury Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Nottingham Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Longford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
  • 15. Garbutt Place
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Osnaburgh Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 18. Regent'S Park
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Richardson'S Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. Hanson Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beaumont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Beaumont Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Marylebone Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 25. Marylebone Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Langham Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 27. Portland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Weymouth Mews
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. New Cavendish Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 30. Bolsover Street
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1